Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Samir Xaud, 42, is at the center of an alleged affair scandal involving claims that he used federation resources for a trip connected to a woman who is described as his mistress. Multiple reports say Brazilian media allege Xaud flew the woman to New York and covered expenses, including hotel costs, before the 2026 World Cup. The accounts add that Xaud then traveled to Mexico City, where he met his wife in connection with the World Cup opening ceremony held last week.
The CBF has denied the allegations, according to the reports. The coverage focuses on the contrast between the allegations and the federation’s response, with the claims presented as coming from Brazilian media and not as confirmed facts. The dispute is framed around whether federation funds were used for the New York trip and related expenses ahead of the World Cup events.
